Here are some quick impressions on how the team looked from a few fans in attendance.

John Gladziszewski of Syracuse

Big takeaway: "I thought Terrel Hunt looked like he was moving the offense pretty fast, which is a good sign to see. The offensive line is big and trim. Steve Ishmael looked good. He had a couple big catches down the field. Always liked Austin Wilson's arm. Thought he has a good deep ball.

"Overall I think the coaches are probably more comfortable this year, and it's a good day to be an Orange."

Concerns: "I think it's gotta be the D-tackle, nose guard. Wide receivers: You got all the names there, but you want to see if anybody can step and be a little bit better than what they have been. I'm just looking to see them strike the ball downfield more, that's the big thing."

Jim Montagna of Toms River, N.J.

Big takeaway: "I thought the tempo was great. I thought they moved really well. I thought the receivers, when they had the No. 1s in, looked like Jarrod (West) made some real nice plays, and Ashton (Broyld) made a nice play, and (Prince)-Tyson (Gulley) is going to be a great player this year.

"Defensively, I think we're good. I think we're young, and I think we're going to be all right. I'm just expecting big things from this group."

Concerns: DBs. I know Durell Eskridge is preseason All-ACC, but other than him, I don't know. I'm glad Julian (Whigham) is back and healthy. If they all come together and gel ... I'm glad they got Central Michigan and Villanova at the beginning of the year."

Garth Lee of Cato, N.Y.

Big takeaway: "They were very physical. It looks like they're well on their way to being ready to go for the season. AJ Long did pretty good. I think the wide receiver core as well is looking really well. And the young linebackers, Colton (Moskal) and Zaire (Franklin), love them. They were in there on every play."